Board Resolutions in 2000

Jan 2000	Feb 2000	Mar 2000	Apr 2000	May 2000
Jun 2000	Sep 2000	Oct 2000	Nov 2000	Dec 2000

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Please note that the Board of Governors does not meet in July or August.

January

At its meeting on January 19, 2000, a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license and accredit a program in mathematics leading to the Master of Science degree, to be offered by Fairfield University, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors reaccredit the International College of Hospitality Management and its previously approved programs until January 2005.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve as a program modification Quinnipiac College’s request to offer a program in Biomedical Sciences leading to a Bachelor of Science degree for a period of time to coincide with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit until June 2003 a program in Elementary Education leading to a Master of Arts in Teaching degree to be offered by Quinnipiac College provided that the College submit a report by January 2003 on continued progress in monitoring student enrollments, faculty appointments, and augmentation of library resources.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve Quinnipiac College to offer until June 2003 B.A.-M.A.T. tracks as part of its currently approved Master of Arts in Teaching programs in Middle Grades and Secondary Education provided that the College submit by January 2003 a report on continued progress in monitoring student enrollments, faculty appointments, and implementation of library resources.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license and accredit a program in Sport Management leading tot he Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts degree, to be offered by Sacred Heart University, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve Saint Joseph College for a period of time to coincide with institutional accreditation, to offer an accelerated B.S.N. – M.S.N. option as part of its currently approved nursing programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license and accredit an executive program in engineering management leading to a Masters of Science degree, to be offered by the University of New Haven, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors endorses the following recommendation concerning the FY 2000-01 tuition and fee adjustments:
For the system:
1. Funding to address program enhancement, expansion and quality improvement should be provided by the state through direct appropriations on evidence of need to the purpose of raising the overall level of excellence of higher education in the state and its workforce development initiatives and should not be financed solely through student tuition and fees.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors endorses the following recommendations concerning the FY 2000-01 tuition and fee adjustments:
For the system:
1. In the spirit of ensuring affordable access, encouraging college attendance and supporting workforce development in Connecticut, tuition and fee increases should be kept to a minimum. For FY 2000-01, tuition (including educational extension fees) and other fee increases should be limited, wherever possible, to current inflationary changes as measured by the Higher Education Price Index.
2. If the state decides to freeze tuition at current levels for the second year of the biennium, the rate of increase subsidized for each constituent unit should be equal, and no more than 3 percent.
3. Tuition freeze dollars should be considered tuition replacement and, as such, subject to the Board of Governors’ 15 percent student financial aid set-aside requirement.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors endorses the following comments and recommendations concerning the FY 2000-01 tuition and fee adjustments:
For the University of Connecticut:
1. The Board of Trustees for the University of Connecticut should be commended for its commitment to keep tuition and fee increases to a minimum for next year.
2. The amount of infrastructure maintenance fee revenue that exceeds targeted debt service requirements should be considered additional tuition revenue and, therefore, should be subject to the 15 percent student financial aid set-aside requirement.
For the Connecticut State University:
1. The Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University (BOTCSU) should be commended for lowering the requested tuition increases from 5 to 6 percent to 3.9 percent.
2. The BOTCSU should require strategic plans for intercollegiate athletics to be completed prior to the development of the next biennial budget. The BOTCSU should discourage additional expansion to the Division I level.
3. The strategic plans should assess the impact of expanding intercollegiate athletics at the expense of students on: (a) college affordability and (b) the college’s ability to fund academics priorities.
4. In reviewing and reporting to the Board of Governors its current financial reporting policies, the BOTCSU should ensure: (a) proper coding of revenues and expenses, (b) compliance with national accounting and reporting standards, (c) consistency among its institutions. The BOTCSU should report to the Board of Governors on progress on addressing these issues by June 30, 2000.
For the Community-Technical Colleges:
1. The Board of Trustees for the Community-Technical Colleges should be commended for holding the line on tuition and fee increases and for keeping its request for a state funding offset to 3 percent.
For Charter Oak State College:
1. The Board for State Academic Awards (BSAA) should ensure that fee adjustments are reviewed and approved in December as required by the Board of Governor’s tuition and fee policy.
2. BSAA should explore ways to simplify its rather complex fee structure.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors endorses the performance measures for the constituent units and public institutions of higher education as provided in Attachment A with the exception that certain measures addressing strategic plan goals will be moved from Goals 1 to 6 to a separate section.
In addition, it is recommended that each constituent unit consider other measures of progress on strategic initiatives and submit them to the Department of Higher Education in time for inclusion in the Commissioner’s February report to the General Assembly.

It is further recommended that it be understood that the report is an initial document to be improved and expanded upon in future years, particularly in the following areas:
1. Being responsive to the issue of distance education and giving it parameters of discussion under performance measures
2. Making the information comprehensible to the public
3. Addressing technology learning and literacy and teacher education
4. Asking institutions to examine each other’s measures or add measures in areas where new information can be developed

February

At its meeting on February 23, 2000, a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the operating fund quarterly reports for the six-month period ending December 31, 1999, for the University of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Connecticut State University, Community-Technical Colleges and Charter Oak State College for submission to the Office of Policy and Management and the Appropriations and Education Committee.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit programs in Entrepreneurial Studies leading to a Certificate and Associate in Science degree, to be offered by Gateway Community-Technical College, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit a program in Medical Assisting leading to the Associate in Science degree, to be offered by St. Vincent’s College, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license an Early Childhood Education program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree to be offered by Southern Connecticut State University until February 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors extend the licensure of Central Connecticut State University’s Master of Arts program in Information Design until June 2002 to allow the University time to insure continued compliance with the Board’s Approval Standards, with the provision that the University submit by January 2002 a report on continued progress in addressing the findings of the evaluation team in the areas of purposes and objectives, administration, faculty, curriculum and instruction, and facilities.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve until June 2002 Sacred Heart University’s request to offer at an off-campus site in Stamford its previously approved programs in Elementary, Middle Grades and Secondary Education leading to a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and to a Sixth Year Certificate of Advanced Study in Teaching; and the Intermediate Administrator Certificate and Sixth Year Certificate for Advanced Study in Administration programs, with the provision that the University submit by January 2002 a report on progress in implementing these programs with particular attention to student enrollment, full-time faculty and library resources at the Stamford Campus.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license and accredit a program in Engineering leading to the Master of Engineering degree, to be offered by the University of Connecticut at Storrs and United Technologies, East Hartford, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license the University of Connecticut to offer a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree at the University’s Stamford campus until February 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors endorse the proposed by-laws and process changes in the its public meeting scheduled for February 23^rd, with a vote on same expected in March 2000.

March

At its meeting on March 15, 2000, a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license and accredit a program in Interactive Information Technology leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, to be offered by the University of Hartford, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit a Physician Assistant program leading to the Master of Health Science degree, to be offered by Quinnipiac College, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an Alternate Route to Certification for Bilingual Teachers, and the new academic-year delivery modality called ARC II.
RESOLVED: that the 2000 Annual Report on the Board’s Strategic Plan to Ensure Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Connecticut Public Higher Education be approved and submitted to the Governor, the Connecticut General Assembly and interested segments of the public.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the Department of Higher Education Telephone and Computer Usage Policy as presented in Exhibit A.
RESOLVED: that the Board approve the by-law changes endorsed as amended (Exhibit B) on February 23, 2000.
RESOLVED: that the Board approve two amended and one new position description in the Department of Higher Education (Exhibit C).

April

At its meeting on April 3, 2000, a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors endorses the agreement regarding educational programs in Waterbury as signed by Chief Executive Officers of the University of Connecticut, Connecticut State University, Board for State Academic Awards and Community-Technical Colleges.

May

At its meeting on May 17, 2000, a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the operating fund quarterly reports for the nine-month period ending March 31, 2000, for the University of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Connecticut State University, Community-Technical Colleges and Charter Oak State College for submission to the Office of Policy and Management and the Appropriations and Education Committee.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Graphic/Information Design leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, to be offered by Central Connecticut State University, until May 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Criminal Justice leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, to be offered by Quinnipiac College, until May 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Public Relations leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, to be offered by Quinnipiac College, until May 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit a program in Judaic Studies leading to the Master of Arts degree, to be offered by the University of Connecticut, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve off-campus programs in Business Management leading to the Bachelor and Master’s degree to be offered by Albertus Magnus College.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in E-Media leading to the Master of Science degree, to be offered by Quinnipiac College, until May 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Computer Science/Internet Studies leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, to be offered by Quinnipiac College, until May 2002.

June

At its meeting on June 21, 2000 a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that for FY 2001, 80 percent of the budgeted appropriation for the Connecticut Aid to Public College Students (CAPCS) ($15,807,409) be allocated to public colleges based on proportion of unmet grant need; the remaining 20 percent of CAPCS dollars for FY 2001 ($3,951,852) be allocated to the public colleges based on unmet grant need weighted by tuition differentials at each of the units. Further, the Department should consider adjusting the formula next year to factor in actual utilization of tuition set-aside funds.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors endorse the FY 2000-01 OnlineCSU fee schedule as approved by the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University, with concurrent statement of caution regarding continuation of sharp increases. It is further recommended that the suspension of the in-state versus out-of-state tuition rate differential policy for online course offerings be continued for an additional year to allow further discussion on this issue.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors endorse the FY 2001-03 operating budget priorities as follows:

Technology:

Permanent and enhanced funding for Virtual Library initiative

Permanent funding for technology initiative, including professional development funds

Student Financial Aid:

Full-funding of Capitol Scholarship Initiative

Full-funding of CAPCS and CICSG programs

Limited tuition and fee increases based on projected inflationary changes

Workforce Development:

Funding incentives for graduates in high-demand fields

Funding for short-term, non-credit education and training programs

Quality faculty and academic support resources for expanded full-time enrollment

Accountability:

Incentive funding pool for strategic initiatives

Facilities Preservation:

Adequate funding to ensure maintenance and upkeep of new and newly renovated facilities

September

At its meeting on September 20, 2000, a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the partial draft of the 2000 Affirmative Action Plan and authorize the Interim Commissioner to review and approve or reject the final draft for submission to the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities on or before October 15, 2000.
RESOLVED that the Board of Governors approve the operating fund quarterly reports for the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2000, for the University of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Connecticut State University, the Community-Technical College System and Charter Oak State College for submission to the Office of Policy and Management and the Appropriations and Education Committees.
RESOLVED that the Board of Governors endorse the Department of Higher Education’s FY 2001-03 Biennial General Fund Current Services Request of $75,328,503 for FY 2002 and $80,223,836 for FY 2003.
RESOLVED that the Board of Governors for Higher Education establish the William A. O’Neill Endowed Chair in Public Policy and Practical Politics at Central Connecticut State University and authorize the appropriate release of funds from the Endowed Chair Investment Fund as provided under Fund guidelines.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in General Studies leading to the Associate in Science degree to be offered on-line by the Connecticut Community College Consortium, until June 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors extend the accreditation of St. Basil’s College and its previously approved Bachelor’s program in Philosophy for a period of five years.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license and accredit a program in library science leading to the Master of Library Science degree to be offered on-line by Southern Connecticut State University, concurrently with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit Teikyo Post University’s distance education programs in A.S. and B.S. degrees in Management, B.S. degree in Integrated Business, B.S. degree in Management Information Systems, and B.S. degree in Criminal Justice through distance education for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Communication and Technology Studies leading to the BA/BS degree, to be offered by Sacred Heart University, until October 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors extend the licensure of a program in Health Care Management leading to the Associate in Science degree offered by St. Vincent’s College, until October 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Biology leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, to be offered by Teikyo Post University, until October 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Human Services leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree at Teikyo Post University until September, 2002. Further, that the University provide a progress report to the Department of Higher Education in September, 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit a Bachelor of Science degree program in integrated business to be offered by Teikyo Post University, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit a Bachelor of Science degree program in management information systems to be offered by Teikyo Post University, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit a modified program in International Languages and Cultures Program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree or to a Minor Concentration, offered by the University of Hartford, concurrently with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Computer Engineering leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, to be offered by the University of New Haven, until October 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors appoint to the Advisory Committee on Accreditation six members and alternates for a term until August 2003, and authorize the Commissioner to make interim appointments to fill vacancies that may occur during the coming year.

October

At its meeting on October 18, 2000, a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Criminal Justice leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, to be offered by Mitchell College, until November, 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a dual degree program combining the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science in Accounting, to be offered by the University of Connecticut at its campus in Storrs, until September 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a dual degree program combining the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science in Accounting, to be offered by the University of Connecticut at its campus in Stamford, until September 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve a program in Insurance Law, offered via Video Link, leading to the Master of Law degree, to be offered by the University of Connecticut School of Law.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit a program in World Religions leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, to be offered by the University of Bridgeport, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the program modifications in the University of New Haven’s Industrial Relations program – including a change in the name of the degree program to Labor Relations and a streamlining of the curriculum, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit a program in Plastics and Rubber Engineering Technology leading to the Associate in Science degree, to be offered by Naugatuck Valley Community College, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license and accredit a program in Biomedical Engineering leading to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, to be offered by the University of Connecticut, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license and accredit a program in Engineering Physics leading to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, to be offered by the University of Connecticut, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Technology Management leading to the Master of Science in Technology Management degree, to be offered by the University of Connecticut at its campus in Stamford, until September 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Technology Management leading to the Master of Science in Technology Management degree, to be offered by the University of Connecticut in Storrs, until September 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the 2000 annual reports on Endowed Chairs on the basis of evidenced use of funds against statutory purpose.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the application of Connecticut State University for the establishment of an endowed chair in Sustainable Energy Studies at Eastern Connecticut State University and present the petition to state authorities for a state fund match of five hundred thousand dollars.
RESOLVED that the Board of Governors approves the extension of the date of retirement for Frank Salamon from November 1, 2000 to January 1, 2001 and an amendment to salary for this period to which Mr. Salamon will serve as Special Advisor, Alternate Route to Certification.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors to approve the Accountability Report Prototype for transmittal to the Joint Standing Committee on Education.

November

At its meeting on November 2, 2000, a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the FY 2001-03 Biennial Operating Budget Request as recommended by the Commissioner on Exhibit A.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the FY 2001-03 Biennial Capital Budget Request as recommended by the Commissioner on Exhibit B.

At its meeting on November 15, 2000, a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the operating fund quarterly reports for the three-month period ending September 30, 2000, for the University of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Connecticut State University, Community-Technical College System and Charter Oak State College for submission to the Office of Policy and Management and the Appropriations and Education Committee.
RESOLVED that the Board of Governors approve the peer institutions listed in Appendix B for the Community-Technical College System for use in comparing and reporting performance on accountability measures required under Public Acts 99-295 and 00-220.
RESOLVED that the Board of Governors approve the 2001 Board of Governors for Higher Education proposed meeting schedule as revised.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license and accredit a program in Community Bank Management leading to the Executive Master of Business Administration degree to be offered by Fairfield University, for a time concurrent with the University’s institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit a program in Occupational Therapy Assistant leading to the Associate in Science degree, to be offered by Housatonic Community College, for a period concurrent with the College’s institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Advertising leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, to be offered by Quinnipiac University, until December 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license a program in Early Childhood Education leading to the Associate in Science degree and to a Certificate, to be offered by Tunxis Community College, until December 2002.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors extend the licensure of a program in Aviation Science leading to the Master of Science degree, to be offered by the University of New Haven, until December 2001.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors license and accredit programs in Legal Studies leading to the Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science degree, to be offered by the University of New Haven, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the following proposals as part of its 2001 legislative agenda:
1. approval of constituent unit tuition and fee increases if these rates exceed the cost of the Consumer Price Index;
2. creation of a capped formula for costs associated with oversight of the private occupational schools; and
3. reduction in the percentage of administrative funds for the Minority Teacher Incentive Grant Program.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education, subject to its responsibilities as contained in Section 10a-5 of the Connecticut General Statutes to select and employ a commissioner of higher education, to fix terms and conditions of employment, and to fix compensation for the position, elects Valerie F. Lewis as the Commissioner with salary and starting date to be negotiated.

December

At its meeting on December 20, 2000, a quorum being present, the Board of Governors for Higher Education approved the following resolutions:

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approve the program modification, to add a specialization in Media Arts, in the accredited Bachelor of Arts in Art major at Central Connecticut State University, for a time concurrent with the University’s institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accept the NEASC assessment and grant reaccreditation to Quinnipiac University through 2005.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors approval a program modification proposed by the University of Connecticut, leading to a Master of Arts in International Studies with a concentration in Italian Studies, concurrent with institutional accreditation.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors accredit a program in Environmental Engineering Technology leading to the Associate in Science degree offered by Three Rivers Community College, concurrent with institutional accreditation.